08-08-2017, 09:25 PM
I can turn the Atlas back into the horizontal mill mode, in about 10 minutes or less.
The pipe tee was the right configuration, right size for the bearings, made of forged steel and it was free.
Randy, I like your mill, while it's a horizontal mill, the Atlas has serious limitations, in both horsepower and construction, while used in its envelope, it can be a versatile machine, but with Zamac gears, a zinc like material, if pushed too hard, crumble/strip.
I had a chance to get a Mikron universal milling machine, about 3-4 years ago, but I hesitated too long, when I decide to get it, it had sold about 2 days before. I'm still looking for a good horizontal mill.
The pipe tee was the right configuration, right size for the bearings, made of forged steel and it was free.
Randy, I like your mill, while it's a horizontal mill, the Atlas has serious limitations, in both horsepower and construction, while used in its envelope, it can be a versatile machine, but with Zamac gears, a zinc like material, if pushed too hard, crumble/strip.
I had a chance to get a Mikron universal milling machine, about 3-4 years ago, but I hesitated too long, when I decide to get it, it had sold about 2 days before. I'm still looking for a good horizontal mill.
jack